Meridian Audio manual G56 2-ChannelPower Amplifier, Based on the unique DSP8000 amplifier

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G56 2-Channel Power Amplifier

G56 2-Channel Power Amplifier

Based on the unique DSP8000 amplifier

2 x 100W continuous amplification

Unique ultra-low-feedback design for superb overall sound

Capacitor-free signal path for fast, accurate bass

Remote trigger/standby operation

Standby mode maintains voltage rails for instant warm-up

Balanced/unbalanced inputs Full DC/thermal protection Bridge Mode

Meridian’s G Series line of high performance digital & analogue consumer audio components feature a stylish cabinet design in traditional black or a sleek silver finish.

Designed to be either free-standing or rack- mounted, G Series components build on their predecessors, the multi-award-winning 500 and our flagship 800 Series, and include entirely new circuitry developed specifically for the G Series.

Multi-layer boards reduce system noise and improve performance. In products which include video capabilities, broadcast-quality, wide- bandwidth video components are employed for maximum image integrity.

G Series units are easy to use. Where appropri- ate, a knob is included to control volume. The positive-action front-panel keys are software- defined: their legends are presented in the vacuum fluorescent display and change intelligently according to context.

Full installation configuration of many G Series components is achieved by running a special setup program on a Windows computer, connected to the G Series unit via a serial link, or direct from the front panel.

G Series products also include serial ports for remote operation and configuration, along with infra-red sensor input and trigger capabilities, plus Meridian communications ports. A compre- hensive back-lit learning/programmable remote is included with products other than amplifiers.

Although Meridian is today best-known for its superb-sounding digital theatre systems, it is a company built on analogue foundations, and indeed, superb analogue circuit design and implementation are important parts of all Merid- ian products.

The G Series power amplifiers offer the ideal way to interface G Series components to passive loudspeakers from other manufacturers. They include the latest power amp developments from Meridian, utilised in their flagship DSP8000 digital loudspeaker systems, and share many common design parameters.

In the case of the complete line of G Series amplifiers, pairs of channels can be bridged for additional output and flexibility, and the ampli- fiers are gain-matched to further add to the possibilities when building a system.

The Meridian G56 is a compact, 2-channel unit with dual-mono construction, delivering a solid 100W continuous mean power per channel into 8Ω and suitable for even the most difficult loads.

The amplifier modules feature a symmetrical design with fully electronically-balanced inputs. Both balanced and unbalanced inputs are provided, but in fact the unbalanced inputs are converted to balanced before they enter the amplifier itself.

The discrete active input components are ther- mally and electrically matched in pairs, and the

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Meridian Audio manual G56 2-ChannelPower Amplifier, Based on the unique DSP8000 amplifier